Sense food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Exeter City
Sense holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Andlaw House, Bartholomew Street West, Exeter, EX4 3AL
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Sense among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ← Sense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sense none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sense, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Or Death Limited Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Alma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Boulder Exe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bel's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2021 |
| Bishops Blaize Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Board/Pressed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Sense
What is Sense's food hygiene rating?
Sense has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Sense safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sense last inspected?
Sense was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sense?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sense compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Sense is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Sense and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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